It had been two years since members of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) congregated. Since then a lot has happened in the equipment manager industry. Many changes have taken place including new job changes, new tasks, elements to ensure cleanliness, and a new appreciation for fellowship. As a group, the sports industry has become accustomed to meeting virtually via Zoom, Teams, Google Chat and Facetime but if there is one role in the sports industry that thrives in person, it is equipment managers and members of the AEMA. The membership and the AEMA convention in Las Vegas have a special place in the heart of Uncommon Sports Group as it was the first official public announcement of the direction of the organization, which was then known as Managers On A Mission (MOAM). With the support of so many coming from this convention, MOAM gained momentum from one mission trip to Rwanda to now hundreds of students impacted by scholarship opportunities, the USG Academy, service projects, conferences, and other resources which have been supported by so many in the equipment manager community. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Fellowship of Equipment Managers (FEM) during the convention. This has been a long-standing tradition that has continued for years and it is always a great way to bring together Christ-centered equipment managers and vendors for fellowship and devotionals. The participation was inspiring and we are looking to grow this fellowship more and more each year. Personally, it was amazing to connect with many I have seen only virtually through our book study or via phone calls and email over the past two years. Getting a good handshake and hug from board member and fellow book study leader, Jalen Stone (University of Michigan), is a great example of the togetherness an event like this has. It was great to see so many longtime supporters stop by and say hi in the booth like Clifton Perry (Princeton) and the newly retired Kelly Jones (Gettysburg). We were also able to connect with folks that are new to what USG is doing in the sports industry like Anthony Quiroz (Montana) and Easton Barrett (College of Idaho). It was amazing to share all of the amazing things happening and all that is coming for our organization that is going to be celebrating ten years in 2023. Thank you to all the AEMA Convention attendees and vendors for the outpouring of support. It is great to see how our constant prayers and faith in Christ are working throughout the industry. We look forward to a great year ahead and celebrating ten years of Uncommon Sports Group in Oklahoma City in 2023.

Stress is something that almost everyone is familiar with. Whether it be a test we’ve taken, a sporting event we’ve participated in, watching our favorite team in crunch time, or driving during rush hour, we’ve all experienced some form of stress in our lives. A career in sports is exciting, but it can be stressful at times. Long days, a high level of competitiveness, heavy demands, and the fast paced environment of sports are all contributing factors to increased stress levels across the industry. The challenge for young professionals in the sport industry is learning how to manage their stress. In this blog, we will take a look at how we should be managing stress as followers of Christ and the counsel God has given us to handle the anxieties we experience in his life. A career in sports is like many other careers in that there is always something young professionals are seeking. Promotions, recognition, networking, and winning are some of the most sought after things in the industry. When we read the Scriptures, we learn that God has an entirely different command for us and points out that the things we seek after are what most often causes our stress: “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” - Matthew 6:25-34 In this passage, Jesus directly tackles stress. He leaves us with three applications that help us manage our stress: Life is more than accumulating material gain. We can trust in the Lord’s provision. We must seek Him and a righteous life above all things. Let’s start with the first one. Jesus says in verse 26, “ Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” Stress is often born out of our desire to gain material possessions or tackle responsibilities under our own strength. The harder I work, the more hours I put in, the more games we win, the more people I network with the more I will be able to provide for myself, fulfill my desires, and successfully complete my tasks. In following these lines of thought, we forget that our lives are worth more than material things and worldly responsibilities and that the material things we gain are provided by our heavenly Father. So, what is Jesus saying about how we should approach material things and worldly responsibilities? Life is far more than our basic needs, possessions, and tasks. We were created to enjoy and worship God (Isaiah 43:21; Titus 2:14). Therefore, we shouldn’t spend our time stressing about these temporary material pleasures, but rather shifting our focus away from ourselves and our own efforts, and joining the yoke with Christ (Matthew 11:28-30) as we journey through this life and a career in sports. What about the second application? In verse 30, Jesus says, “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” Just to be clear, this verse is not saying that God will give us a fresh new pair of Air Jordan’s because we put our faith in Him. Rather, the Scripture is saying that if God so beautifully designed the grass of the field, which isn’t nearly as valuable in His eyes, shouldn’t you trust that He has given you everything you need to be successful in what He has called you to do? Therefore, we should not be anxious about not having enough skill, experience, or finances, but rather we should trust that the Lord has provided us with everything we need for the task we have been assigned. The third application is one that is commonly discussed in sermons and Bible study groups but is rarely lived out. In verse 33, Jesus says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” When we seek something, we attempt to find it. By using the word “seek”, Jesus is telling us that no matter what we do, we have to find Him at the center of it. We have to allow Christ to be the King of our every affair, we have to hand over every situation to His hand, and we must submit and obey His righteous calling over our lives. In doing this, we remove the weight of stress and anxiety from our own shoulders, and we place our Creator at the center of it all. Do you see what God is calling us to do? In our careers, in our relationships, in our menial tasks and responsibilities, our purpose and mission remain the same. We can’t separate our relationship with Christ from our worldly responsibilities. God is calling us to not just include Him in our careers and responsibilities but to make Him the main thing we seek while we are engaged in careers and responsibilities. There is a lot of freedom in that calling. A career in sports can be stressful, but it was never meant to be done alone. As Jesus stated in the verses above, we can know as followers of Christ that our lives are far more than material possessions and worldly responsibilities, and that we were made to enjoy and praise our Creator. We can know that the Lord has given us everything we need to be successful in the worldly positions He has given us. Lastly, we can know that Jesus wants us to find Him in the midst of everything we do. If we take the words of this Scripture and apply them to our lives, we can find freedom from stress and anxiety, both in a career in sports and in life itself.

In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, former Athletes in Action campus staff member Andre Cooley joins the show to share his testimony on the significance of baptism in his walk with the Lord, the dangers and challenges of being faced with false teachings, the importance of having an eternal mindset, and more! A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this week's episode, and be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Curious about Uncommon Sports Group and what our ministry has to offer? Contact us to learn more here! Do you want to join the largest community of future Christian leaders of the college and pro sport industry? Apply to join here!

The more I ‘grow’ in my faith and intimacy with God the more I seem to be reminded of my need to reflect upon the most seemingly simple truths. The first of these simple truths is found in the very first words of the entire Bible. “In the beginning, God created..” I think it could be argued that these are actually 5 of the most challenging words in all of Scripture because of all that they mean. If GOD is the One Who Created, then that means I am the creation. If GOD is the One Who Created, then that means He is in control, not me. If GOD is the One Who Created, then that means He knows all things, not me. If GOD is the One Who Created, then that means He determines my purpose, not me. If GOD is the One Who Created, then that means this is His story, not mine. Put simply, if God is God, then I am not. But since the very beginning of creation, we have naturally resisted this picture. Our defiance of God’s governance is how sin entered the world. We insist on a different picture. One in which we call the shots, and we decide what is best. Surely, we as the creation must know ourselves better than our Creator. Similar to a clay pot challenging its potter on how it should be molded, we refuse to believe our Creator knows best. Paul addresses this inclination of ours directly in Romans 9:20, “But who are you, a human being, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’” Not only is God above us, He is high above us. There is not just a small difference between God and creation. Andrew Wilson explains in his book Incomparable: Explorations in the Character of God, “The difference between God’s being and ours is more than the difference between the sun and a candle, more than the difference between the ocean and a raindrop, more than the difference between the arctic ice cap and a snow flake, more than the difference between the universe and the room we are sitting in: God’s being is qualitatively different. No limitation or imperfection in creation should be projected on to our thought of God. He is the creator; all else is creaturely. All else can pass away in an instant; he necessarily exists forever.” Thankfully we learn later that this Creator, God, decided to make us in His image. So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. - Genesis 1:27 So yes we are still below God, but we are made in the image of God and are given dominion over everything else God created. Additionally, God even created many things for our pleasure, including the beauty of His creation, and relationships with fellow humans. Above all else though, God created us to enjoy Him. Since God is our Creator, He knows best what will most satisfy His creation. It has been said, “God is not some cosmic killjoy, He just knows the things that will most kill our joy.” As Creator, God designed exactly how His creation would flourish. He even revealed this knowledge to us in the Bible. And while different in design, all humans were created by God to have equal value. God’s world under God’s governance is a beautiful picture. A perfect picture in fact. “Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!” - Genesis 1:31a Let us strive to live a life that is set on God’s terms, not our own. Let us live in constant remembrance of this simple truth: God is God, we are not.

USG member, Nash Newberry, was the winner of USG's 2022 Spring Reflection Scholarship. This blog will feature Nash's winning essay! You can view this year's scholarship essay prompt here. Winning Spring 2022 Essay by: Nash Newberry - Graduate Assistant Equipment Manager with Clemson Football "Growing up, I thought my life purposes were to be a good kid and become famous. These were my goals and aspirations: make my parents happy through my behavior and develop into a notable athlete. The interesting truth is I somewhat achieved both of these goals; I was a morally sound young person as well as an excellent athlete. Yet, I recognized that life was not truly fulfilling. I was selfish in trying to act cordially and do nice things. That was only to make me look better than everyone else around me. Thankfully, Jesus found me, stopped me in my tracks, and showed me that my life purpose is far greater than doing anything for myself. Now as a professional in the sports industry, I feel that my purpose is simple: serve others through my role in athletics just like Jesus served all of humanity. He did so through love and sacrifice, so those two characteristics are the foundation for my personal mission. Likewise, my job as an equipment manager fits my purpose perfectly because that role is predominantly entrenched in serving the needs and wants of student-athletes and coaches. I feel that my calling in this job is to love and embrace the college players who I interact with every day. They all come to the equipment room with various trials and tribulations, and I receive the pleasure of pouring into them tangibly, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Certainly, it is necessary that I sacrifice many things to perform this role such as free time, job prestige, and often a high salary. However, this job allows me to display the joy, service, and sacrifice of the Lord. There is one question that I constantly ask myself: how does my life at work display who God is? Thus, it is my mission to honor God and do the will of God on earth through my work. Therefore, my purpose remains to serve the hearts, not the talents, of student-athletes in the ways of Jesus. Over the past several years, my faith in Christ has allowed me to step outside my comfort zone and grow personally and professionally. Naturally, I have always been a laid back and a go 3 with the flow type of person. This mindset still exists, but I now understand the importance of being bold in my professional and spiritual lives. I came to Clemson not knowing anyone in the workplace, so that was a big leap from comfort. I thought I wanted to fit in and assimilate with my peers, but I felt God tugging at me to be different. Therefore, God granted me the freedom to not homogenize with the culture of college aged young men. Instead, I sensed Him calling me to be bold in my faith and interject Christ into the setting of college football. This has afforded me the opportunity to make authentic connections with people around me in athletics and see God work miracles. Through my obedience, God has opened so many doors to reach young people and plant the seed of Christlikeness into their lives. Because of the boldness to be intentional and engage in these genuine conversations, I have grown immensely in my personal and professional lives. My gift is to love, serve, and care for athletes and coaches. Undoubtedly, this aligns with my current role in the sports industry. Hence, it is my responsibility to be a good steward of this gift that God has given me. Similarly, the most significant way I can serve people within my organization is by showing visible love and sacrifice. This includes tending to every player’s need as well as lending a helping hand even when it may not be my duty. Also, I can tangibly serve those in my department by bringing breakfast to my co-workers once per week. This simple act of kindness goes a long way in building trust and camaraderie with my peers. Moreover, this trust can lead to fruitful conversations about the love, service, and sacrifice of Jesus. Certainly, miracles can happen when God and food are present. Ultimately, by having an established and trusted relationship from being a staple around the locker room and equipment room, I can effectively navigate my way toward dialogue that encompasses eternal significance. 4 Overall, I believe the light of Christ will shine through my work as I create spaces for Him to show up and infiltrate the lives of those around me." Thank you, Nash, for participating in this year's Spring Reflection Scholarship! We are also thankful to our sponsor, Helmet Tracker, for making this scholarship opportunity possible for all thirteen of our winners! If you have an interest in taking part in USG's Reflection Scholarship program, be sure to apply for our Fall 2022 Reflection Scholarship. Our team looks forward to hearing more encouraging and uplifting stories from the next round of our scholarship program. Click here for more information on our Scholarship Program.

It is our calling as followers of Jesus to be disciple-makers through the sharing of the gospel message that comes through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus commissions His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, and in Acts 1:8, Jesus commands His disciples to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. While many followers of Jesus know this command from the Lord, it is much more difficult to live it out or know how to have a spiritual conversation. In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, Senior Director of Missions & Evangelism at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN, Dave Gibson, shares advice and personal experience on having spiritual conversations. A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this week's episode, and be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Curious about Uncommon Sports Group and what our ministry has to offer? Contact us to learn more here! Do you want to join the largest community of future Christian leaders of the college and pro sport industry? Apply to join here!

This week our Uncommon Sports Group team is headed to Nairobi, Kenya with seven of our members for a 13 day mission trip. The group will begin traveling this Friday and will land in Nairobi on Saturday at 2 PM CST. Our staff team is excited to be on this journey with our members and having the opportunity to serve internationally! What will our team be doing? Our team will be doing a wide variety of activities and service opportunities during our time in Kenya. We will be hosting sports camps with the students at the Huduma school. These camps are a great opportunity to provide sports equipment to the school, as well as giving the students at Huduma an exciting break from class! Our members and staff will teach sports like basketball, American football, and volleyball over the course of the first four days of our time in Kenya. Our group will also have the opportunity to do street evangelism in the Kawangware slum. This is an exciting opportunity for our group to share the good news with the impoverished people of that slum community. The people of the Kawangware community live on less than one American dollar a day, which is a level of poverty that our group is unfamiliar with. There is a definite need for the good news of Jesus Christ for those people, and our team is ecstatic to have the opportunity to share! We will also have the opportunity to host a coaches clinic for 85 Kenyan youth sports coaches. The clinic will be focused on teaching Christ-centered leadership to the participating coaches. Our staff will lead two sessions over two days, and our members will have the opportunity to lead conversations in breakout sessions during the clinic! Who is on our team? Our Kenya group consists of seven members and three staff members: Seth Ralston, Ministry Operations and Events Manager at Uncommon Sports Group Michael “Mikey” Carpenter, Senior Engagement Associate at Uncommon Sports Group Noah Weiss, Engagement Associate at Uncommon Sports Group Samantha Williams, Assistant Athletic Advisor at the University of Missouri Kansas City Thomas Doran, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at SUNY Oneonta Conrad Chow, Basketball Analyst at Pro Insight Emma Prillaman, Women’s Basketball Manager at the University of Virginia Ian Keiderling, Women’s Basketball Student Assistant at Graceland University Garrett Sons, Student Equipment Manager for Football at the University of Oklahoma Erin Couwenhoven, Customer Service Manager at Uncommon Sports Group What do we need prayers for? Our team would greatly appreciate prayers for our trip to Kenya! Below are some of the items that we need prayers for during our travels and our trip: Negative COVID-19 tests for all our staff and participants prior to traveling on Friday and prior to our flights back home. Safe travels for our group to Nairobi and back, as we have about 16 hours of flying time both ways! Physical health and avoiding sickness during our time in Kenya. The hearts of the Kenyan people and students at the Huduma school that we will come into contact with. The street evangelism opportunity at the Kawangware slum and that the gospel will penetrate the hearts of the individuals the Lord brings us into contact with. The hearts of our group, both staff and members, and that the Lord will encourage and take away anxieties that will be present. Follow us throughout the trip! If you want to stay up to date with our team’s trip to Kenya, click this link and sign up for the daily newsletter that will be going out!

The Uncommon Sports Group New York City Impact Weekend was truly a gift from God. It gave me a sense of humility to watch our staff pour their hearts into the participants with intentionality and inspiration. In a city where bright lights illuminate so many in need while the masses walk by, oblivious to the plight and desperation, our mission was clear from the start. Sharing God’s word was job number one and the least we could offer those crying out for love, kindness, and nourishment. I began the weekend in awe of God’s amazing power, of his vision and ability to build a city with such vigor and precision. The magnitude of the city naturally produced excitement and energy in all of us. That intense energy reminded me of a verse from scripture, 1 Peter 4:8-10: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gifts you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” True to God’s word, the team connected immediately as our hearts and purpose aligned with the Holy Spirit, who drove our conversations and interactions. Our faith and desire to grow spiritually brought us all to a place of authenticity and friendship. God’s orchestration was evident in our first guest speakers: Bryan Peters, Steven Rudd, and Nick Lachney from St. John’s University. All three speakers were past USG Academy or MOAM (Managers On a Mission) participants. They each gave heartfelt testimonials, detailing how their lives have been guided, and how their faith in God’s enduring love has grown since their time with Uncommon Sports Group. Bryan described a trip to Israel as life-changing from a spiritual perspective. Upon his return, he encouraged Steven and Nick to join Uncommon Sports Group, hoping that they could share similar experiences. The trio’s wealth of faith and purpose was inspirational to all the students. We then departed for dinner, bowling, and sightseeing in Manhattan. As we finished our meal the Holy Spirit filled our student’s hearts as they decided to share food with anyone in need while walking through Times Square. The impact was immediate and well-received. The team gave away over a dozen meals to homeless brothers and sisters. The team was grateful for the Lord’s blessings and the opportunity to give, meet, and pray over our neighbors as night fell on the city. As the sun rose the following morning we were all greeted by God’s warmth and light. Our staff had an exciting discussion planned to pour further confidence into our students. Presenting on Gallup’s Strength Finder curriculum, they provided insight into each of the attendees' personal strengths and discussed how best to utilize them for God’s glory. That morning the students were also presented with a poignant testimonial from our guest speaker, Andy Birdsong, the Assistant GM of the Brooklyn Nets. He fought back tears as he spoke about his journey through the sport industry and the impact Christ has had on his life. It was evident that his faith has helped him cope with his personal struggles and successes in the sport industry. The Lord often works through community and the Lord’s work was obvious in Andy’s testimony. We all left the hotel on a spiritual high and the group was ready to share God’s love in Central Park. We walked through the park and handed out impact bags filled with very humble gifts: food, socks, and personal care items. We were greeted with smiles, gratitude, and questions. We prayed over many individuals who took God’s love and grace into their hearts. Still, others had a story to tell and wanted to share stories about their life with us. We took the time to sit and listen, opening our hearts to find a common love for God. These experiences and conversations bound us together as fellow members of our Christian family. I thank God for providing each of us with this incredible and truly eye-opening experience. It’s one that I will never forget. I need to thank Bryan Peters, Steven Rudd, and Nick Lachney for their kindness and faith. I need to thank Andy Birdsong for his heart, love, and for sharing his touching truth of finding his path to God. I want to thank each of the USG Academy participants for their love, energy, and capacity to put their faith into action. Finally, I am grateful to my fellow USG Staff members- Noah, Mikey, Suzanne, and Seth- for all their work, preparation, and their commitment to the Gospel. Each of them brings a gift from God to pour into our academy and our students. This trip was truly transformational in my life. It helped me see more opportunities and possibilities in sharing God’s love as he continues to challenge each of us to love one another as He loved us.

Uncommon Sports Group recently helped Will Manson attend the New York City Impact Weekend on April 22-24, 2022 to assist him in growing professionally and in Christ. Below is a reflection on his experience in the Big Apple! This will be the time of your life! Not only are you surrounded by the absolute best staff, but you will leave the weekend filled with so much growth in the sport industry and in your faith. You will never forget this trip and the USG staff truly shows their passion! Weekends like this are just one of the many ways USG helps its members continue to grow into becoming uncommon leaders throughout the college and pro sports industry. Click here to learn how you can join the USG Network by completing our USG Academy!

Uncommon Sports Group recently helped Frank Sheets attend the New York City Impact Weekend on April 22-24, 2022 to assist him in growing professionally and in Christ. Below is a reflection on his experience in the Big Apple! The USG Academy enabled me to develop a better understanding of my relationship with Christ and my overall purpose in life! During our Impact Weekend in NYC, I was able to come out of my comfort zone and conduct outreach for those who were in need. If you're in the sports industry or aspiring to be, I highly suggest you apply and be a part of a community that will assist you in understanding how to balance your spiritual and professional life! Weekends like this are just one of the many ways USG helps its members continue to grow into becoming uncommon leaders throughout the college and pro sports industry. Click here to learn how you can join the USG Network by completing our USG Academy!

Uncommon Sports Group is humbled to have the opportunity to provide $20,000 of scholarship funds to thirteen young professionals who desire to work in the sport industry each semester. These scholarships are awarded thanks to our generous sponsor, Helmet Tracker. Our Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship required applicants to watch the “Importance of Serving Others” video done by former NFL wide receiver, Anquan Boldin. Applicants were then asked to answer four reflective questions based on the video. We'd like to thank everyone who took the time to apply! Scholarship Winners: First Place - $5,000 Scholarship: Nash Newberry - Graduate Assistant Equipment Manager, Clemson University Football Second Place - $3,000 Scholarship: Sara Smith- Head Swimming and Diving Coach, Roberts Wesleyan College Third Place - $2,000 Scholarship: Josiah Filegar, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Trevecca Nazarene University Honorable Mentions: $1,000 Scholarships Mark Fairley- Graduate Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field, Liberty University Faith Padgett- Graduate Student and Operations Assistant, Florida Atlantic University Kyle Yost- Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Whitworth University Leif Caesar- Graduate Assistant in Compliance, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Paul Conner- Operations Intern, Seminole Boosters Madison See- Mental Health Clinician for Athletics, House of Hope Counseling Joshua Fenwick- Event Operations Coordinator, Loudoun United Joshua Roberson- Compliance and Academic Coordinator, Davenport University Scott Daughtry- Men’s Basketball Student Manager, University of Tennessee Nicole Mackey- Women’s Basketball Student Manager, Wake Forest University For those who are new to Uncommon Sports Group, USG is a non-profit that provides professional and Christ-centered training to young adults pursuing a career in collegiate or professional athletics. For more information or to apply to be a part of our next USG Academy, check out our website or contact us. We'd love to hear from you.

In this episode, Noah and Seth talk about what it looks like to live on mission for Christ and His Kingdom, as well as answering some questions from USG Members, such as how often you should read the Bible and the biggest lesson God has taught Seth and Noah this year! Each month, the Uncommon Podcast releases an episode in the series "Coffee Conversations", where our staff discusses some of the hot topics in the sport industry and ministry event updates as well as closing with answering questions from our listeners! Be sure to catch new episodes of the Uncommon Podcast each week on Thursdays!